A ventilation shaft at a public housing building in the south Bronx collapsed Wednesday morning, forcing some residents to evacuate, but injuring no one, authorities said. Emergency crews responded to ...

Bally’s Corporation’s casino proposal for the Bronx cleared a major hurdle Monday, winning approval in a 5-1 vote by its Community Advisory Committee. The decision makes the Bally’s bid one of three ...

After clips of a Chicago mother being attacked by students sparked outrage, police announced a new development that many have been waiting for. Update: Dec. 22 at 2:31 p.m. The Root previously ...